About the Role The SPD is responsible for assisting with direct patient care activities in the Operating Room. Prepares and stocks the Operating Room before and after surgery, gathers clean and sterile supplies, sets sterile instrument fields, maintains and monitors aseptic techniques. Assists with proper positioning of patient while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the patient. Our Values:
Patients First
Empowering the Independent Provider
Be Innovative
Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence
Team of One
What You'll Do
Maintains patient safety by creating and preserving a sterile field, assisting with positioning, ensuring OR safety, performing time‑outs and counts, and responding to patient condition changes.
Supports clinical practice by preparing surgical trays and instruments, utilizing preference cards, anticipating supply needs, handling specimens correctly, and assisting with irrigation solutions under supervision.
Manages equipment by ensuring proper function, performing quality checks, troubleshooting, supporting sterilization processes, and training others on equipment use.
Maintains a safe environment of care by properly disposing of waste, sharps, and specimens, and demonstrating knowledge of OR safety and emergency procedures.
Demonstrates professional communication and customer service by exercising sound judgment, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, and engaging in proactive, thoughtful caregiving behaviors.
Qualifications
At least 6 months Sterile processing knowledge and experience.
Coursework/Training High-Level Disinfection: Training in decontamination, processing, sterilization, quality control Flexible scope reprocessing.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
AHA Basic Life Support
Understanding of basic medical terminology
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Computer literacy and proficiency.
Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions
Our organization follows an in person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a weekly basis. The hospital is located at 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780.
The total compensation target pay range for this role is $22.00 - $32.00 per hour. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.
Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at
humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com
to request an accommodation.
Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tustin, CA
Salary
$22–$32 Per Hour
Skills
Asepsisunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Emergency Proceduresunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Environmental Workunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Medical Terminologyunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched
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